Month: September 2019

Something for the weekend…Ever wondered what employee benefits you would receive if you worked for a super-rich employer? Users of the website Reddit have been sharing their experiences of working for the rich and famous, and enjoying perks such as six days off a week and trips in private jets.One story shared on the website concerns a man whose wife bought around 100 sheep just for fun and had a second house for his German Shepherd dogs to live in.The comment read: “I worked for a guy who had some pretty major stakes in the oil business, he was pretty cool, but very weird about his money. His entire basement was full of survival supplies for when the world ends…he once asked me to price out installing a helicopter landing pad in his backyard in case anyone ever has a heart attack at one of his dinner parties…he had a second house on-site, which he used to house his German Shepherds.”Another comment explains that a billionaire boss gave a woman who gave birth to her baby two month’s prematurely all the time off she required, as well as forking out for the entire medical process, which came to over $100,000 (£659,000). Another user shared their experience of working in an upmarket apartment complex where they were given plenty of gifts and leftovers. The user also explained that they once met a guest with a love for jets. The worker said: “I was talking to a guy about why he drives a beat-up car compared to everyone else, it was like a 1998 Yukon, and he said his thing was jets. Then proceeded to take me to his private hanger after work, showed me his three private jets and offered to fly me anywhere, anytime I needed, just ask.”Another worker had several experiences working for super-rich families on their yachts. The comment said: “[For] the first family I worked as the chief officer on their 120-foot-long motor yacht that had six guest suites and four crew cabins. The funny thing is, they only used their yacht one day a week for lunch on Sundays. Every Sunday they would show up with their entourage of butlers, maids, and private chefs to do a three-hour lunch cruise.“[The] best part of the job was I had six days off a week, paid a full salary with benefits, lived on the yacht so had free room/board with one of the private chefs making us every meal.”It continued: “The biggest time I ever got chewed out on the job was when I filled their dog’s water bowl with tap water and was promptly and forcefully told that if I ever gave the dog anything other than Fiji bottled water I would need to find another job.”We at Employee Benefits are wondering how many other mega rich employers dish out off-the-wall and generous benefits…read more

Consumer finance business Non-Standard Finance and law firm Womble Bond Dickinson are among the employers included on the shortlist for Best benefits communications, small employer, at the Employee Benefits Awards 2019.This award will celebrate the achievements of an organisation with fewer than 1,000 employees, which has used effective and innovative communications to engage staff with its benefits offering.The full category shortlist is:Non-Standard Finance (entered by Computershare)Secure Trust Bank Group, Boost – Benefits with real powerUniversity of Lincoln, Linc-On Benefits PlatformWomble Bond Dickinson (UK), Benefits Roadshow 2018The winning employer will be announced over a lunch-time ceremony, hosted by actor and comedian Kerry Godliman at the Employee Benefits Awards and Summer Party on Friday 7 June 2019.Taking place at The Pavillion at the Tower of London, the awards ceremony will be followed by a summer party, during which attendees will be able to network, celebrate and discuss best practice at an iconic London location.See the full shortlist.For more information or to book your table.read more

— Vivian Gonzalez (@VivianGonzalez7) December 4, 20167’s own Vivian Gonzalez posed for pictures with bikers who said the ride is a holiday tradition.It is also a cause that’s close to former Twisted Sister singer Dee Snider, one of this year’s grand marshals. “I travel all over the country doing rides like this,” he said. “This is like 10 times as big as anything I’ve done before.”Around 60,000 people participated in the event overall. In the years it has been held, the Toys in the Sun Run has raised more than $16 million.“It gets bigger and bigger every year, and this is why I love Broward County,” said Broward Sheriff Scott Israel, another of this year’s grand marshals. “It’s about people who want to do more for others than they want to do for themselves. They just want to help kids out, and so many children are gonna benefit from this day.”The bike riders enjoy the difference they make in the children’s lives. “It’s fun,” said one rider. “I like the cause for the kids. You know, the presents, stuff like that, time of year, the holiday.”“I come out every year,” said another biker. “I come over here, and it’s a good cause for the kids. We help in hospitals and give some presents for the kids.” Children like 10-year-old Joe DiMaggio patient Matthew Bowman, who has been diagnosed with cystic fibrosis.But on Sunday, health concerns were not on Matthew’s mind when he got to take a ride he will never forget. “I love helicopters, and this is my first time riding one,” he said.Bell Helicopter provided a once-in-a-lifetime moment for the children. “They’re all smiles, and it’s something that they’ll always remember and never forget,” said Bell mechanic Kenton Isaacson.Matthew’s father expressed his gratitude toward everyone involved in putting together the event. “We just want to say thank you to everybody that supports cystic fibrosis [care] and Joe DiMaggio for [treating] kids like Matthew,” he said.The holiday-themed event also had Santa Claus in tow. “I’m here every year,” said Santa. “It’s the most important thing for children in our community.”For more information on the Toys in the Sun Run, click here.Copyright 2019 Sunbeam Television Corp. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. With the lovely @RebeccaVargas @ToysInTheSunRun @JDCHospital. @wsvn pic.twitter.com/jTwjjiFVHW SUNRISE, FLA. (WSVN) – The 29th annual Toys in the Sun Run motorcycle parade took over the streets of South Florida, Sunday morning.Outside the Mardi Gras Casino in Hallandale Beach, motorcyclists could be seen lining up as early as 6 a.m. in preparation for what is billed as the world’s largest motorcycle parade. The route, which extended across more than 20 miles, began at the casino, took the riders through Broward County and ended at Markham Park in Sunrise.Participants told 7News they took the journey for the children. “My boy had open-heart surgery at Joe DiMaggio [Children’s Hospital] 19 years ago, and I’ll never forget,” said sponsor Ricky Whitson.7News cameras captured event organizer Joey Quinter planting a kiss on a former patient wearing a Santa hat. “This is my buddy Chaddy. This is why we would do it right here,” said the rider.Parts of the northbound lanes of Interstate 95 and westbound lanes of Interstate 595 were closed as more than 30,000 motorcyclists with Christmas gifts hitched on the back of their bikes took to the road in support of the patients being treated at one of the leading pediatric hospitals in South Florida.“We’ve raised $20 million in toys over the years, and we raised $9 million in monies for Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital,” said Quinter.read more

MIAMI (WSVN) – Construction crews working for All Aboard Florida will cause temporary road closures in Miami.According to a Brightline spokesperson, improvements will be made for the introduction of the Brightline passenger rail service and will affect the several intersections with the railway.Northwest 10th and 11th streets, at the Florida East Coast Railway, will be closed on April 17, at 7 a.m., until April 23, at 6 p.m.Then, at Northwest 14th Street and the Florida East Coast Railway, the intersection will be closed on April 24, at 7 a.m., until April 30, at 6 p.m.Copyright 2019 Sunbeam Television Corp. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.read more

OAKLAND PARK, FLA. (WSVN) – Surveillance video captured a thief stealing a woman’s purse from her car outside a daycare in Oakland Park, in November.The video shows the woman leaving her vehicle and walking into Tot’s Town Daycare, located near Northwest 31st Avenue and Oakland Park Boulevard.Moments later, a man could be seen opening the unlocked door and grabbing the woman’s purse.If you have any information on this theft, call Broward County Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS. Remember, you can always remain anonymous, and you may be eligible for a $3,000 reward.Copyright 2019 Sunbeam Television Corp. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.read more

MIAMI GARDENS, FLA. (WSVN) – Hundreds of South Florida students got some life lessons from a former professional basketball star.Over 500 students from Miami-Dade County attended the fourth annual Zo’s Youth Summit Groove, Friday.The event took place at Florida Memorial University in Miami Gardens.Alonzo Mourning explained to 7News about why the event is so important. “We have to continue to create positive atmospheres that’ll provide hope and inspiration and information that allows these kids to make better decisions in their lives,” he said.Attendees got to talk with celebrities, athletes and community activists about everything from bullying and violence to the importance of education and financial literacy.Copyright 2019 Sunbeam Television Corp. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.read more

(WSVN) – Toys ‘R’ Us might have a white knight after all.The chain’s former chief executive from five years ago is eyeing a deal that could save some stores, distribution centers and the Toys ‘R’ Us trademarks — as well as thousands of jobs.The New York Post is reporting that Gerald Storch is in talks with several venture groups that are considering buying the remaining parts of the retailer and bringing him on to the management team.But the clock is ticking.The linchpin of such a deal is the Toys ‘R’ Us portfolio of intellectual property assets, including its Babies ‘R’ Us name, domains and other trademarks associated with the 70-year-old company.Those trademarks will be sold at an auction scheduled for June 18. So far, approximately 150 Toys ‘R’ Us stores have been sold at auction, and the sale of another 150 stores is scheduled for June 11.Copyright 2019 Sunbeam Television Corp. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.read more

MIAMI (WSVN) – A paddleboarder who never returned to end her rental has been found safe after multiple agencies joined in the search.City of Miami and Miami-Dade Fire Rescue departments, along with Miami-Dade Police and the U.S. Coast Guard, responded to reports of a missing paddleboarder near the Rickenbacker Causeway and Miami Seaquarium around 2 p.m. Friday afternoon.Divers searched the water for the woman after a paddle board company said she rented a board around 11:30 a.m. but never returned. The woman had left her license behind with the company.Police later found the woman at home. It is unclear why she did not return to the paddle board company.Copyright 2019 Sunbeam Television Corp. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.read more

MIAMI LAKES, FLA. (WSVN) – Police have arrested a man who allegedly passed himself off as an FBI agent during a Miami Lakes home invasion.Eglys Fuentes-Ramirez Robert has been charged with home invasion, robbery with a firearm and falsely impersonating a police officer, Wednesday.Two workers were inside when two men, Robert was allegedly caught on surveillance video entering the home, along with another man, wearing bullet proof FBI vests, Feb. 20.They forced their way inside, shoved the victims into a bathroom and eventually took off with around $30,000 worth of jewelry and sports memorabilia.Robert’s accomplice remains on the run.Copyright 2019 Sunbeam Television Corp. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.read more

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (WSVN) – Firefighters worked to determine the source of light smoke at a high-rise building in Fort Lauderdale.Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue crews responded to reports of a first-alarm fire at the seven-floor office building along Southeast Sixth Street and Andrews Avenue, around 8 p.m., Friday.Upon arrival at the scene, firefighters discovered light smoke coming from multiple floors.Fire officials subsequently determined the smoke was caused by some kind of mechanical failure in the building.No active fire was found at the scene.No injuries were reported.Copyright 2019 Sunbeam Television Corp. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.read more

Mike Heatwole VP Public Affairs, Pebble Partnership: “Some of the top line findings that we have been talking about heavily focus on the fact that the project would not heavily impact either Bristol Bay or the Cook Inlet.” To date, about 8,400 public comments have been uploaded to the Draft Environmental Impact Statement website with more incoming, according to a release from the Corps. Facebook0TwitterEmailPrintFriendly分享The deadline for submitting comments for the Pebble Limited Partnership draft environmental impact statement is July 1. The Corps will consider all comments received by that date before finalizing the document and making a permit decision. You can also make a public comment online by clicking here. Any personal information submitted, included names, addresses or email information, will be accessible on public record. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers approved an extension to the public comment period for an additional 30-days back in May for draft EIS.The extension brings the length of the public comment period to 120-days. To mail in your public comment, address your envelope to:U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Alaska DistrictATTN: DA Permit Application 2017-271, Pebble Limited Partnership645 G Street Suite 100-921Anchorage, Alaska 99501read more

ADC AUTHOR Southeastern Connecticut is using an Office of Economic Adjustment grant for a study to make sure the community’s ready for an influx of new sailors and submarine builders. “We’re trying to get in front of a good problem,” Bob Ross, executive director of the state’s Office of Military Affairs, told The Day…. A long-delayed redevelopment plan at Fort Lawton, Wash., will be released next month after a dispute over its housing options, according to the Queen Anne & Magnolia News.The USS Indiana transits the Thames River near Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Conn., Oct. 29. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Steven Hoskinsread more

(NOTE: Wilmington has EIGHT Dunkin’ Donuts locations — 195 Main Street, 321 Main Street, 586 Main Street, 357 Middlesex Avenue, 66 Concord Street, 211 Lowell Street, 316 Lowell Street, and 206 Ballardvale Street.)CANTON, MA — Dunkin’ will once again celebrate Veterans Day with a sweet salute to those who serve our country. On Sunday, November 11, at participating Dunkin’ restaurants nationwide, veterans and active duty military are eligible to receive a free donut of their choice with no purchase necessary. (While supplies last. Limit one per customer.) This is part of the brand’s ongoing efforts to show its support and appreciation for those who serve.“Dunkin’ has a long and proud history of recognizing U.S. veterans and active duty military year-round for their selfless sacrifice and commitment to keeping our country safe,” said Tony Weisman, Chief Marketing Officer, Dunkin’ U.S. “On behalf of our franchisees, several of whom are veterans themselves, we are proud to express our appreciation and gratitude to these brave and heroic men and women in Dunkin’ restaurants this Veterans Day.”Dunkin’ is honored to serve veterans and active duty military at its restaurants, including at 44 military locations on bases around the world. Additionally, through the Dunkin’ Coffee for Our Troops program, the company has donated more than 300,000 pounds of coffee to troops deployed overseas. Under the program, each week the company sends a case of coffee to deployed troops based on recommendations from friends, family members or troops themselves. Since 2003, the brand has sent 10 cases of coffee each week.Fans who wish to submit the name of a deployed member of the United States armed forces can do so at https://www.dunkindonuts.com/en/about/contact-us/military-coffee-request. Dunkin’ will surprise some of these members with a case of the brand’s ground Original Blend Coffee.Dunkin’ has been serving guests its signature donuts for more than 68 years. Dunkin’ is the #1 retailer of donuts in America, and sells more than 2.9 billion donuts and MUNCHKINS® donut hole treats annually worldwide. Within the United States, Dunkin’ offers beloved flavors such as Boston Kreme, Glazed, Chocolate Glazed Cake and Chocolate Frosted, as well as fun seasonal varieties, including the fall favorite Pumpkin Spice Donut.To learn more about Dunkin’, visit http://www.DunkinDonuts.com or subscribe to the Dunkin’ blog to receive notifications at https://news.dunkindonuts.com/blog.About Dunkin’Founded in 1950, Dunkin’ is America’s favorite all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods. Dunkin’ is a market leader in the hot regular/decaf/flavored coffee, iced regular/decaf/flavored coffee, donut, bagel and muffin categories. Dunkin’ has earned a No. 1 ranking for customer loyalty in the coffee category by Brand Keys for 12 years running. The company has more than 12,700 restaurants in 43 countries worldwide. Based in Canton, Mass., Dunkin’ is part of the Dunkin’ Brands Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: DNKN) family of companies. For more information, visit http://www.DunkinDonuts.com.(NOTE: The above press release is from Dunkin’.)Like Wilmington Apple on Facebook. Follow Wilmington Apple on Twitter. Follow Wilmington Apple on Instagram. Subscribe to Wilmington Apple’s daily email newsletter HERE. Got a comment, question, photo, press release, or news tip? Email wilmingtonapple@gmail.com.Share this:TwitterFacebookLike this:Like Loading… RelatedWilmington’s Dunkin’ Donuts To Salute Veterans With Free Donut On Veterans DayIn “Business”Dunkin’s Pumpkin Menu To Arrive In Wilmington By August 21In “Business”SIP, PEEL, WIN! Dunkin’ Donuts Introduces New Peel & Reveal On-Cup ProgramIn “Business”read more

WILMINGTON, MA — Rudolph Technologies, Inc. recently announced that it has received orders for over $15 million of legacy and new process control systems from a memory manufacturer based in Asia. The systems will be used by a top-tier memory chip maker as they rapidly transition high-end DRAM (DDR4, DDR5) and HBM DRAM packaging from wire bonding to advanced packaging architectures. The shift from wire bonding is needed to achieve higher data speeds, superior power distribution and thermal properties using copper pillars, micro-bumps, and through silicon vias (TSVs) for stacked chip-to-chip interconnects.Delivery of systems will be completed by the end of the first quarter, with additional orders expected throughout 2019 as memory manufacturers transition their high-speed DRAM from wire-bonded architecture to advanced packaging.“Rudolph began working with our customers’ R&D teams nearly ten years ago to develop 2D/3D measurements of the emerging copper bump process. That long-term customer engagement has resulted in systems and software that we believe to be the industry standard for advanced packaging metrology,” stated Cleon Chan, vice president of global field operations at Rudolph. “Stacking die using TSVs and micro-bumps for HBM DRAM packages requires precise control of the copper features that will ultimately make the electrical connections between the stacked memory chips and the logic chip in the same package. After significant development in the package and the process control methods, these devices are now beginning high-volume manufacturing, which is being driven by the data speed and capacity demands from big data servers and graphics applications. These new, non-wire bonded memory architectures are creating a very healthy demand for our back-end process control systems. This customer is also using Rudolph systems for post-saw film-frame inspection looking for package defects.”A combination of Rudolph’s 2D/3D inspection systems and metal metrology systems provide a total process control solution to help assure that height, diameter, location and coplanarity of copper micro-bumps, pillar bumps, and TSVs are precisely controlled. After the packages are molded and separated by sawing, additional Rudolph inspection systems provide outgoing quality checks for sidewall delamination and/or hairline cracks, which are considered killer defects for advanced memory packages.About Rudolph TechnologiesRudolph Technologies, Inc. is a leader in the design, development, manufacture and support of defect inspection, lithography, process control metrology, and process control software used by semiconductor and advanced packaging device manufacturers worldwide. Rudolph delivers comprehensive solutions throughout the fab with its families of proprietary products that provide critical yield-enhancing information, enabling microelectronic device manufacturers to drive down costs and time to market of their devices. Headquartered in Wilmington, Massachusetts, Rudolph supports its customers with a worldwide sales and service organization. Additional information can be found on the Company’s website at http://www.rudolphtech.com.(NOTE: The above press release is from Rudolph Technologies via BusinessWire.)Like Wilmington Apple on Facebook. Follow Wilmington Apple on Twitter. Follow Wilmington Apple on Instagram. Subscribe to Wilmington Apple’s daily email newsletter HERE. Got a comment, question, photo, press release, or news tip? Email wilmingtonapple@gmail.com.Share this:TwitterFacebookLike this:Like Loading… RelatedWilmington’s Rudolph Technologies Receives $8M Order From Leading Asian Memory ManufacturerIn “Business”Wilmington’s Rudolph Technologies Unveils New Inspection Suite For Semiconductor ManufacturingIn “Business”Wilmington’s Rudolph Technologies Receives $11 Million OrderIn “Business”read more

Dear Editor,I would like to take this opportunity to thank the residents of Wilmington who voted in the recent town election. I am truly grateful for your expression of confidence and trust in my candidacy for re-election to the Board of Selectmen. A sincere thank you to my family and friends who worked so tirelessly on my behalf.I congratulate both Greg Bendel on his re-election and Jomarie O’Mahony on her election. I look forward to serving with them and the entire membership of the Board of Selectmen.You may be assured that every decision that I make will be based on what I believe is in the best interest of the Town. The residents of Wilmington have given me the privilege of working on their behalf and for that I am very grateful.Sincerely,Kevin CairaLike Wilmington Apple on Facebook. Follow Wilmington Apple on Twitter. Follow Wilmington Apple on Instagram. Subscribe to Wilmington Apple’s daily email newsletter HERE. Got a comment, question, photo, press release, or news tip? Email wilmingtonapple@gmail.com.Share this:TwitterFacebookLike this:Like Loading… RelatedLETTER TO THE EDITOR: Former Selectwoman Judy O’Connell Endorses Kevin Caira For SelectmanIn “Letter To The Editor”LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Caira Thanks VotersIn “Letter To The Editor”LETTER TO THE EDITOR: If It Ain’t Broke, Don’t Fix It! Re-Elect Kevin Caira To The Board Of SelectmenIn “Letter To The Editor”read more

Geneva Motor Show 2019 Volkswagen reading • VW is still ‘100 percent’ investigating a pickup truck for the US 24 Photos 3 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid: First hybrid minivan wins on fuel economy The Atlas Tanoak concept used a unibody design, much like the Honda Ridgeline, and was well received by New York Auto Show attendees last year. Volkswagen is investigating bringing the truck to market like that — “we have opportunities to do it ourselves,” Keogh said.But a recent partnership with the Ford Motor Company brings other new opportunities, as well. In the initial agreement, Ford agreed to build a version of its European-spec Ranger truck for Volkswagen that will be sold in markets outside the US. Could something similar happen in the US?”We have opportunities with Ford,” Keogh said. “It’s something we are 100 percent investigating.”Keogh is mindful about Volkswagen’s credibility when entering a new market space, and that’s especially important with a segment like pickups in the US. “Does your brand belong there?” Keogh asks. “I don’t think it’s enough just to have a market opportunity. … When you get that marriage together, you have a home run, and that’s exactly what we’re looking at.”Enlarge ImageThe Atlas Tanoak concept used a unibody design, similar to the Honda Ridgeline. Volkswagen In the late 2000s, Volkswagen partnered with Chrysler to launch the Routan, a rebadged version of the Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan minivans. The van was largely unsuccessful, commanding several thousand dollars more than its Chrysler and Dodge counterparts, and was discontinued after only a couple of years.In launching a new pickup, Volkswagen does not want to repeat this process, and Keogh says his company will “not just do a badging operation.””That doesn’t work for us,” Keogh said. “We have to have credibility and bring something to the table.”Exactly what — if anything — will happen remains to be seen, but Keogh is confident that a Volkswagen pickup truck could be a hit in America.”I think this is an opportunity for Volkswagen, if you look at how we position the brand,” he said. “We are capable of entering the pickup market with a car we’re proud of.” Geneva Motor Show 2019 More From Roadshow Apr 17 • The 2020 Jaguar XE gets its first major visual refresh 2019 Volkswagen Arteon first drive: Flagship fastback feels familiar Tags One year after showing the Atlas Tanoak pickup truck concept at the 2018 New York Auto Show, Volkswagen still hasn’t made a firm decision about whether or not to bring a production version to market. But according to Volkswagen of America boss Scott Keogh, it’s a segment the automaker is very, very keen on entering.”We think we are now, finally, with our SUVs, a mainstream manufacturer,” Keogh told Roadshow during an interview at the Geneva Motor Show this week. “But without a doubt, the biggest open space is pickup. Without a doubt.” Volkswagen Atlas Tanoak Concept is a pickup truck tease Mar 7 • New Peugeot 208 debuts i-Cockpit with 3D HUD Combo dashboard Trucks Comments See All Share your voice Mar 7 • The Ferrari F8 Tributo is the last of the nonhybrid V8s VW Atlas Tanoak pickup is still a hard maybe 30 Photos • 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon: Holy hell Ford Honda Volkswagen Chrysler Dodgeread more

1:57 PlayStation James Martin/CNET Sony has yet to put on a big show to debut the upcoming PlayStation 5, but it continues to release more info about the new console. At its investor relations strategy meeting (IR 2019) on Tuesday, Sony was all about the PS5’s improvements over the PS4. During the presentation by Sony Interactive Entertainment, a video showed the performance upgrade the PS5 will have thanks to improved power and high-speed SSD storage. The new console loaded several times faster than the PS4 Pro and sped through an open world with no noticeable slowdown. Tags Sony’s official video comparing performance of PS4 Pro vs next-gen PlayStation pic.twitter.com/2eUROxKFLq— Takashi Mochizuki (@mochi_wsj) May 21, 2019 PlayStation State of Play event reveals new console and… Sony Share your voice Now playing: Watch this: Post a comment 0 “We will harness the power of new technology to offer completely transformative and immersive gaming experiences,” read the following slide. Other PS5 details confirmed in the presentation included the console’s backward compatibility, 8K resolution, support for discs and ray tracing. The Tokyo-based company still didn’t give details on price, global release date, games or user experience.A slide from the Sony Interactive Entertainment presentation providing details of the PS5 from IR 2019. Sony Sony did give some insight into its future with cloud gaming. “A massively enhanced PlayStation community where enriched and shared PlayStation experiences can be seamlessly enjoyed independent of time and place – with or without a console,” it said in a presentation slide titled “Role of Streaming in Next Gen.” The company also brought that it will use 5G technology to make PlayStation “The Best Place to Play.”Even though the PS4 is on the way out, Sony plans to support the console for another three years. So far, 96.8 million PS4s have been sold, with 94 million using the PlayStation Network every month. Update, 10:36 a.m. PT: Adds additional info from presentation. Gamingread more

Tags Amazon Message To Amazon: Now that you have regular people making your home deliveries.. Maybe they should wear a Vest with AMAZON DELIVERY on it….. I almost shot a MF creeping up to my crib last night…. Just sayin.— ICE T (@FINALLEVEL) May 21, 2019 “Just sayin…thanks for the suggestion,” Clark wrote. “We MF’ing love you and our drivers. Lots of innovations coming on this and many that already exist to help you track your package and delivery on a map. Thanks for being a customer.”Contractors who deliver packages as part of Amazon Flex aren’t required to wear uniforms, but they can use something called virtual ID on their phones to confirm their identity. Lisa Lake/Getty Images Ice-T has some advice for Amazon.The rapper took to Twitter on Tuesday to blast the e-commerce giant for not making it clear who its delivery drivers are. “Message To Amazon: Now that you have regular people making your home deliveries.. Maybe they should wear a Vest with AMAZON DELIVERY on it….. I almost shot a MF creeping up to my crib last night…. Just sayin,” Ice-T tweeted. 3 Share your voice 0:55 First published May 22 at 3:14 p.m. PT.Update, 5:02 p.m.: Adds background on Amazon Flex. Now playing: Watch this: What Amazon’s one-day shipping means for you Just sayin…thanks for the suggestion. We MF’ing love you and our drivers. Lots of innovations coming on this and many that already exist to help you track your package and delivery on a map. Thanks for being a customer.— Dave Clark (@davehclark) May 21, 2019 Comments Online Amazon’s customer service account quickly responded, asking the rapper to share details about the incident on a company support page. Dave Clark, Amazon’s senior vice president of worldwide operations, also responded to Ice-T’s tweet. read more

Chris Reiff: As a pilot I really liked seeing just how different the TIE fighters would be to fly. It’s as different from an X-wing as a helicopter is from an airplane — a totally different design and control philosophy and perfect for its role.Here’s a cutaway of a solar-collector wing on a TIE fighter. Insight Editions What made this book fun to illustrate?Reiff: Looking at NASA designs for real engines and melding our real-world theoretical tech with the fictional universe is especially fun, as well as figuring out how the reactor/engines might actually work and visualizing those systems. Chris Trevas: I really liked drawing the cover cutaway. It’s a ton of work but very satisfying fitting all the parts together. Even though it’s a flat drawing, the experience is almost like building a model with all that detail.What are some of the geekiest fact fans will learn from this manual?Windham: This manual reveals that the Commander of Zeta Squadron is Jad “Scorch” Bean. If that doesn’t impress and deeply affect every Star Wars fan on the planet, I suppose that’s because they may have had limited awareness of “Scorch” before this manual.Reiff: Fans will learn exactly how to fly a TIE fighter. The controls are all there, labeled in diagrams, and a few maneuvers that take advantage of the TIEs capabilities are explained in detail.Trevas: This book is full of geeky facts from the history of the TIE series, details for every model. They can even compare the Imperial and First Order TIEs to see the system upgrades and differences in the flight controls.Enlarge Image Insight Editions What challenges did you face working on this book?Windham: We used many photos from Star Wars movies to illustrate this manual. Until I started looking for decent screen grabs of the TIE Interceptor in Return of the Jedi, I had no idea every TIE Interceptor in that film appears as a fast-moving blur. Fortunately, we found photos of the actual models that served our needs well.Trevas: It was tricky creating blueprints for the TIE fighters from the Star Wars Rebels animated series like the TIE Advanced V1 and TIE Defender. We illustrated them in a very realistic style, which required adding detail and adjusting some parts to have more realistic proportions.If you had your pick of the fleet, which TIE fighter would you prefer to fly?Reiff: I love the classic TIE fighter so much and would love to have one in my hangar for nostalgia and ease of flying. Things like having a pressurized cabin, the improved maneuverability, and the ability to bring a friend along nudge the First Order Special Forces TIE into the top spot though… if I had to choose just one.Trevas: I think I’d pick Vader’s TIE Advanced X1. His ship is nice and classic, but also includes shields and a hyperdrive. The standard TIEs don’t provide much protection for their pilots.Enlarge ImageDetailed specifications of a TIE fighter. Insight Editions Why do you think Star Wars fans will like this book?Reiff: Fans will love the minutiae. We do some pretty deep dives on different systems like the reactor and engines. Though for everything that makes it into the book there are stacks of notes and hours of phone calls working through how things work or why they are the way they are. It doesn’t make sense to include everything, but going through the thought process and figuring out how things like how the engines and flight controls work gives a richer feel to the pieces in the book.Trevas: The TIE fighter is an icon of Star Wars but we only get glimpses of them in the movies. They scream by on screen so fast and we only get quick views of their menacing pilots. With this book, fans are like Poe Dameron jumping into the cockpit in The Force Awakens: “I always wanted to fly one of these!” This book allows fans to take their time and really explore the ships. Now playing: Watch this: Enlarge ImageThis Haynes Manual is based on the Sienar Fleet Systems TIE Fighter. Insight Editions The notoriously lethal TIE fighters were among the most feared, deadly starfighters deployed by the Galactic Empire and the First Order — and by Darth Vader himself. Star Wars TIE Fighter: Owners’ Workshop Manual, out now from Insight Editions, is 125 pages full of art and technical specs that reveal everything from the early concepts and prototypes of these vehicles to the mass-produced starfighters fans have seen in numerous Star Wars films.The book, which retails for $24.99 (£19.70, AU$35.85), is published as a practical Haynes Manual that explores the extensive story behind the famous twin ion engine fighter. The history of the TIE bombers, boarding craft and shuttles is illustrated with photographs, schematics, exploded diagrams and computer-generated artwork.I chatted with the book’s author Ryder Windham and illustrators Chris Reiff and Chris Trevas about the new book. Below is a transcript of our conversation, lightly edited for clarity. Enlarge ImageInside the book Star Wars: TIE Fighter: Owners’ Workshop Manual. Insight Editions Q: What was the most surprising thing you learned working on this book?Ryder Windham: For years, Lucasfilm maintained that ILM model makers used a slightly modified TIE bomber model for the TIE “VIP” shuttle, which is glimpsed briefly and not very clearly in The Empire Strikes Back. But Chris Reiff and Chris Trevas told me the TIE shuttle had unique wings, and ILM veteran Lorne Peterson confirmed that information. 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